Murcha Pranayama: The Swooning Breath Technique
Murcha pranayama, the classical “swooning breath” of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika: what it is, how it is traditionally practiced, who should avoid it, and how it sits among the eight kumbhakas.
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World Yogasana Championship 2026: India Turns Yoga Into an Olympic Sport
India hosts the inaugural World Yogasana Championship June 4–8 in Ahmedabad, with 40+ nations competing under judged rules — and reigniting a deeper debate about whether yoga belongs in a competition arena at all.
Ishvara Pranidhana: The Fifth Niyama And Surrender
Ishvara Pranidhana, the fifth niyama, asks practitioners to do the work and then release the outcome. A practical guide to surrender on and off the mat.
Abhinivesha: The Fifth Klesha and the Fear of Death
Abhinivesha is the fifth klesha — the survival reflex that clings to life and fears death. Here is what Patanjali means and how yoga works with it.
Dvesha: The Fourth Klesha and the Trap of Aversion
Dvesha is the fourth klesha—aversion. Learn what Patanjali says about it, how it shapes daily life, and yoga practices to meet it with awareness.